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Financial applications
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April 19, 2017
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Apr'17
IBM sales and profits down, but future focus areas see growth
IBM experiences another fall in sales, but it continues to sell more in areas that will make up its future business
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April 18, 2017
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Apr'17
SAP S/4 Hana gains traction in APAC
While SAP now counts companies such as China’s Ameco Beijing as clients, it is also going all out to address hitches that stand in the way of wider adoption of its S/4 Hana software
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April 12, 2017
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Apr'17
Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology
Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’
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April 07, 2017
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Apr'17
Cyber security fears are a barrier to fintech innovation
Survey shows most large financial services firms believe better visibility of cyber security controls within fintechs would improve prospects of partnering with them
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April 06, 2017
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Apr'17
Research fires warning at banks over branch closures
Traditional retail banks cannot rely on customer loyalty if service levels drop as a result of branch closures and staff cuts
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April 05, 2017
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Apr'17
Technology investments core to JP Morgan Chase success
US investment bank is reaping the benefits of its $9.5bn annual technology spend
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April 05, 2017
05
Apr'17
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut gets sweet on cloud
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is increasingly using cloud-based apps to improve productivity and reduce costs
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April 03, 2017
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Apr'17
Australian banks’ move to boycott Apple Pay denied
Australia’s competition watchdog is concerned that the proposed conduct is likely to reduce or distort competition
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March 30, 2017
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Mar'17
UK insurtech startups follow fintech example
UK startups focused on technology for insurance companies saw capital investments double last year
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March 28, 2017
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Mar'17
1,000 sub-postmasters apply to join IT-related group litigation against Post Office
Group legal action against Post Office relates to allegedly faulty Horizon computer system
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March 24, 2017
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Mar'17
Serco uses HR technology to cut recruitment bill
International outsourced services supplier Serco is investing in HR recruitment technology to help it hire 15,000 to 20,000 people a year
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March 20, 2017
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Mar'17
Half of banks think more payments will be via fintechs by 2020
Fintechs have gone from being an emerging threat to banks to an opportunity for collaboration, according to an EIU report
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March 19, 2017
19
Mar'17
Middle East fintech sector to accelerate this year with UAE leading the way
The financial technology industry could be at the start of a period of rapid growth in the Middle East
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March 19, 2017
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Mar'17
SAP to invest $200m in United Arab Emirates
European software maker plans investment to get near customers in the Middle East
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March 17, 2017
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Mar'17
Singapore startup partners IBM to pilot blockchain technology
Invictus’ distributed ledger prototype will offer financing options for small and medium-sized enterprises